County of Flanders Guilder - Philip the Handsome, 1496 – 1499
2d Type
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Groot
(864 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Florin
Year
1496 – 1499
Ruler
Philip the Handsome
(1482–1506)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin from County of Flanders. Issued from 1496 to 1499. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Saint Philip standing, nimbate, with long cross, within ring of arcs tipped with trefoils. (Saint Philip, intercede for us.)
- Reverse
- Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy on a decorated cross dividing legend. (Philip, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1496-1499) | — |
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